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Hi Patty,
The air conditioner on my 93 Regal is not working. Last year my mechanic noticed a cracked hose, fixed it, and it worked. This year, we checked the hoses, they are fine, he says it's not engaging when I turn it on. Another friend suggests getting an air conditioner free-on kit for 60.00 from Canadian Tire. What do you think? Thanks,
Sharon

My light to my console drive indicator is burned out - I understand that it is a time consuming and costly thing to replace the bulb. I also have my cigarette light that comes on and off (basically moody. Is it something that I can painlessly replace or is it a nightmare to replace. I can go without it but in the winter in Minnesota it gets pretty dark ...